City Clerk

Tanya Sportsman
City ClerkIn 2018, Tanya Sportsman moved to Brookfield to be closer to her family. The Sportsman family has been able to call Brookfield home since that time. Tanya is originally from South Texas. In 2016, Tanya completed an Associate Degree in Science. Tanya was a Mortuary Affairs Specialist (Mortician) in the United States Army from 2013-2018. Tanya also dedicated some of her time to the U.S Army Reserves until 2021. Tanya completed her enlistment in the US Army at the rank of Sergeant. Tanya continues to further her education and personal development.

Tanya has been with the City of Brookfield since June 2023. She was previously the City Treasurer.

Tanya and her husband, Sam Sportsman, have two daughters, Scarlett and Starr. They also have two dogs, Marcia and Rex.

Duties of a City Clerk:
Per State Statutes for Third Class Cities, the City Clerk shall, among other duties, keep the journal of the proceedings of the council. He (she) shall safely and properly keep all records and papers belonging to the city which may be entrusted to his (her) care, and generally shall perform all the duties required of him (her) by ordinance or orders of the council. He (she) is hereby empowered to administer official oaths, and also oaths to persons certifying to demands or claims against the city.